Be a part of river and forest revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Little Calumet River.  

The first Saturday of the month is the regular volunteer day at Whistler Woods. Join us in caring for new plants, gathering seeds, and clearing room for native species.

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If you have any questions contact Chris Weber at Chris@fotfp.org or (773) 746-5223. 

Join us in exploring the South Branch of the River on a Great Rivers Chicago bike tour!

Somme Woods East volunteer day at Dundee Road, Northbrook.

Join us for this ongoing restoration project at Somme Woods East. We will be removing invasive species, collecting seeds and learning about other restoration activities. Be a part of Centennial Volunteers and help out in our forest preserves. Learn new skills, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors. Lunch provided!

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If you have any questions contact Josh Coles at Josh@fotfp.org or (330) 705-3762.

Foraging is fashionable as a way to live off the land sustainably; but sometimes, foraging can hurt the environment more than it helps. Come learn how and why. Free samples of easy-to-forage local plants. Speaker: Joe O'Meara of Blue Islands's BIOS Farm.

Blue Island Public Library
2433 York Street
Blue Island

Enjoy breakfast as you watch the bridges touch the sky!

Come watch the bridges as they touch the sky!

Explore the river and then give us your thoughts on its future!

Be a part of river and forest revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Chicago River. Learn what it takes to restore diverse wildlife, trees, wildflowers, and health in our forest preserves and our river system. Our goal is to grow a community of people who will become caretakers and stewards through on-going education and training.

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If you have any questions contact Josh Coles at Josh@fotfp.org or (330) 705-3762. 

Be a part of river and forest revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Little Calumet River.  

Volunteers will collect seeds from native grasses and flowers on Kickapoo prairie.

Click here to register!

If you have any questions contact Chris Weber at Chris@fotfp.org or (773) 746-5223. 

Join us for the NEW Spanish-guided tour of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum!